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Re: Another Commit

Originally Posted by tgraham1984

I know Iowa offers aren't loved around here, but since we were talking about in-state talent Brett Waechter received an offer from Iowa according to his twitter. I imagine he commits soon which means Iowa is probably done on the O-line. I could see Good-Jones commiting to you guys....no inside info just guessing.

I saw him retweeting info about our last two commits and i think so too. Dont know if hes good or not. But dont think iowa will offer.

Re: Another Commit

Originally Posted by tgraham1984

I know Iowa offers aren't loved around here, but since we were talking about in-state talent Brett Waechter received an offer from Iowa according to his twitter. I imagine he commits soon which means Iowa is probably done on the O-line. I could see Good-Jones commiting to you guys....no inside info just guessing.

Do you know how many schollies Iowa has to give this year? Or graduating schollies...I can do the math.

Re: Another Commit

Originally Posted by Doc

Do you know how many schollies Iowa has to give this year? Or graduating schollies...I can do the math.

I don't actually. Seems to start lower and end up around a class of 18-22 every year. I guess I could see Iowa going after one more. I think if we do it is a matter of getting David Edwards of Illinois to commit.

Re: Another Commit

Originally Posted by Doc

Do you know how many schollies Iowa has to give this year? Or graduating schollies...I can do the math.

Iowa went WR heavy in 2013 and in 2014 they had a smaller class, but still missed out on some OT prospects. I don't think they're done on OL and may even pick up a couple more. If Waechter does come out as fully committed, that will make him the 3rd OL commit, since Newborg likely will be a DT. I wouldnt be surprised to see Iowa take 2 DTs and 6 OL guys and a couple DEs for a total of 10 linemen.

Re: Another Commit

Originally Posted by Newell

Listed 40 time is 4.9. If he can keep that while adding 30 lbs needed to play DE he will be an impact player.

Waechter (guy Iowa just offered) is 6'5 255 lbs. and also clocked in a 4.9 40. He's projected as a tackle. So he's an inch or two shorter, but has a lot more weight on him. 4.9 is decent, but not great speed coming off the edge as a DE. Often times kids with that kind of height take some time to grow into their body. He certainly has plenty of time to improve. With his frame I would imagine it will be a good two or three years before he's expected to contribute.

Here are some comparable 40 times coming out of high school (all these guys are a bit different in styles of play):

Nate Meier: 4.6
Mitchell Meyers: 4.63
Drew Ott: 4.8
Mike Hardy: 5.0

*Couldn't easily find a 40 time for Morrissey. I would imagine his is pretty fast because of his frame.

None of these guys have Nelson's height though. That's a unique weapon in itself given his ability to knock down or deflect passes. JJ Watt has shown how big of an impact that can have.

Re: Another Commit

Originally Posted by Section110

Waechter (guy Iowa just offered) is 6'5 255 lbs. and also clocked in a 4.9 40. He's projected as a tackle. So he's an inch or two shorter, but has a lot more weight on him. 4.9 is decent, but not great speed coming off the edge as a DE.

I think you're investing a bit too much in a listed speed from a recruiting site.

Generally those numbers (as with height and weight) are only even reasonably accurate when a kid has been to an accredited combine, like when Lazard went to the special camps last summer--or, when Bobby McMillen went to the Rivals camp in Chicago--and was suddenly listed at 6'1" 211. I'd take those numbers as pretty accurate. Don't know if he has a 40 time from that, though.

Re: Another Commit

Originally Posted by wartknight

Dowling DE Max Morris has a Wyoming offer and expect to hear about some money coming toward FS Nick Wilson as well sometime soon.
Kramme from Ankeny Centennial and Collin Olson from there are guys that could also find their way into some money.
I don't know that Valley has any D1 talent in this year's SR class but they have a jr to be OL with a reported Oklahoma offer

That's cool about max morris. Real good player. Kramme is a kid that I would want, super fast with good size.
There are a couple at VHS with potential but I doubt if they get offers. Zach Downs is a linebacker, 6'0"-6'1" probably 200-210. Tore his ACL last year but before that he ran like a 4.60 at ISU camp. I could see him getting a look.

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